About this Event
EXERCISE as MEDICINE for HEART DISEASE & CARDIAC REHAB
Join exercise physiologist, Katie Stewart, and pharmacist, Jason Chew, for this Dare to Care discussion about the vital role exercise plays in preventing/managing heart disease and aiding cardiac rehabilitation.
WHEN: Wednesday, 7 August 2024, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm (please arrive and take your seat by 5.15pm to in advance of the 5.30pm start).
WHERE: Chronic Care Australia, Ground Floor, Cottesloe Medical Centre, 525 Stirling Hwy, Cottesloe.
COST: FREE (In the spirit of “Pay it Forward”, we invite attendees to make a $10 tax deductible donation to CCA’s . Donations can be made via ).*
Discover how tailored exercise programs are revolutionising heart disease prevention, treatment and recovery; and promoting long-term cardiovascular health.
You will gain insight into:
✚ The impact of specific exercise medicine prescriptions on heart function and post-cardiac event recovery.
✚ How regular physical activity can lower heart disease risk factors, including high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
✚ Optimising exercise prescriptions with considerations for indiviual, whole patient needs and medical history.
✚ Strategies to seamlessly integrate exercise into daily life for heart patients.
✚ Research on the benefits of exercise for cardiovascular health and rehabilitation.
✚ Complementary pharmaceutical treatments for heart health, blood pressure and cholesterol (including supplements).
*Your contributions to CCA's Community Programs will help foster health equity and improve the lives of West Australians who are living with complex chronic conditions.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chronic Care Australia, 525 Stirling Highway, Cottesloe, Australia
AUD 0.00
